Rest for the Weary

Matt 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

You can feel recharged after sleep if you are physically tired but where do you find relief from the weariness of the soul?

It is to the one who feels beat that Jesus issues the invitation. The only qualification to come to Jesus is if you are weary and feel the weight of living upon your shoulders.

There are many things in life that can drain us of life. It may be a misunderstanding, disharmony and broken relationship. We can also be weighed down by unfulfilled expectations, disappointing career or persistent unresolved issues. Sickness and chronic pain can also take a toll on us.

When we feel holed in and darkness surrounds us, we must lift up our heads and look toward Jesus. When worries and signs are nagging in our ears, we must hear the call of our Saviour to go to Him.

Jesus promises rest to us. Rest means no more internal wars. Rest means no more struggles within you. Rest means relief. It means letting down the load on your shoulder. Rest means peace deep within.

Jesus does not say “I will give you a solution to your problem”. Some of the problems in life will always be with us. As much as we want them to go away, they will not. Our Lord says, “I will give you rest”. Jesus promises strength for the journey, rest for the weary and peace for the brokenhearted.